1 - Recognizing that it takes a longer time to cultivate business relationships in Japan than in the United States, American business executives should not expect to make a deal in just a few days or they will depart in frustration, having made no progress.

2 - Most international airlines ask travelers confirm their flight details 72 hours before departure.

3 - In Western societies, death has traditionally been seen as the departure of the soul from the body.

4 - All room keys must be handed in to reception by midday on day of departure.

5 - Tehran and Moscow have provided crucial support to Assad's government, while his regional opponents including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey demand his departure.